Our new podcast brings together two longtime Japan residents to talk about the good, the bad, and the kawaii of life in the country from an insider's perspective.

A Custodial Cast Member's role goes beyond cleaning, including guiding guests and creating a comfortable atmosphere ...

Prosecutors sought the maximum sentence for negligent driving resulting in death for Mitsuyo Mizutani, who was distracted by ...

A survey of Japan's 47 prefectures found that 20 have signed memorandums with overseas governments to support recruitment and ...

Best known for text-based LED and light installations, the Ohio-raised artist traces her spare, direct style to her ...

Visual kei personas, Yurok heritage, and the glamour of the night converge as three designers present their latest ...

As foreign workers surpass four million, Tokyo rolls out cyber patrols and AI monitoring to root out visa violators before resentment over unequal enforcement grows.

As AI moves into Japanese boardrooms, executives at Kirin and SMFG say human passion remains something no algorithm can replicate.

Ultra-long mortgages of up to 50 years are helping young couples afford Tokyo-area homes, but experts warn of ...

Reporting on Shohei Ohtani, tennis player Naomi Osaka, the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and race favorite Flicker Jab's ...

The Japan Art Association's global arts prize honors exceptional achievements across five fields, with Blanchett recognized ...

As overtourism strains major cities, tourism officials are betting that wealthy, curious travelers are the key to spreading ...